Ron Mason, Doug Weight, Peter Karmanos elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

1:12 PM,
Jul. 25, 2013

From left: Peter Karmanos Jr., Doug Weight and Ron Mason

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The love affair began six decades ago, when a young boy got a treat when his mom turned on the family television.

Peter Karmanos Jr., recalled watching the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens, and from there, hockey was it for him. He went on to foster Detroit-based Compuware hockey, one of many endeavors that led to today's election to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

Also in the class of 2013 are longtime Michigan State coach Ron Mason and Warren native Doug Weight, as well as Bill Guerin and Cindy Curley. The five will be inducted at a date and location to be ...